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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Blog Posts

Compressibility Options and Buoyancy Forces for Flow Simulations

August 22, 2016

Here, we cover the various formulations for fluid flow equations in COMSOL Multiphysics® and when it’s best to use each option.

Optimizing the Hydration Operation in the Thermal Processing of Dates

August 16, 2016

To optimize the hydration process for dates, a team of researchers turned to experimental studies and simulation analyses. Learn more here.

Designing Reliable and Efficient CDRA Systems with Simulation

June 21, 2016

Read about how a team from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center used COMSOL Multiphysics® to design a carbon dioxide removal assembly (CDRA).

Studying Manifold Microchannel Heat Sinks with Simulation

May 16, 2016

Manifold microchannels (MMC) can help improve the performance of cooling components in consumer electronics. Simulation can be used to study and optimize MMC heat sink designs.

Building More Effective Water Treatment Basins with Apps

April 18, 2016

Fluid flow simulation is an efficient way to optimize the design of water treatment basins to ensure their overall effectiveness. Apps expand these capabilities to a wider audience.

Viscosity Ramping Improves the Convergence of CFD Models

March 29, 2016

Viscosity ramping can help decrease the computation time for your models by solving for higher viscosities and using the solutions as initial conditions for the problem at lower viscosities.

Model How the Bubbles in a Glass of Stout Beer Sink, Not Rise

March 17, 2016

Ever notice how the bubbles in certain kinds of stout beer sink to the bottom of the glass instead of rising to the top? We explain this phenomenon using fluid flow simulation.

App: Design a Geothermal Heat Pump’s Heat Recovery System

March 14, 2016

The design and installation of a geothermal heat pump often involves many different configurations, which can be easily tested with a simulation app. See an example in action here.


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